Fox News profiles “extreme” craft brewing, media buzz builds

With all the buzz surrounding the craft beer industry and a huge number of new breweries pushing beer boundaries, some are already awarding 2013 to the craft brewer. Craft beer’s latest romp in the spotlight comes from Fox News.com, which breaks down the “extreme-beer brewing” that’s coming out of the craft segment.

Hyping high gravities and unique aging techniques, Fox News highlighted the likes of Austin Beerworks and Cuvee Coffee Roaster’s Sputnik – a Russian imperial oatmeal coffee stout that weighs in at a hefty 9 percent alcohol-by-volume (ABV). Hop farmer Mark Zappasodi also gave credit to Sam Calagione, owner and brewer of Dogfish Head, for taking huge risks in brewing and inspiring a generation.